The instrument's own words
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392 To all to whom these presents shall come, I, J. Williams
I day of the town of Greenwich in the county of Fairfield and
state of Connecticut executor of the estate of James Day of the
of the inhibited county and state of New York deceased surviving
executor to nominate a consideration of ten thousand shillings
paid to me by Arthur S. Marcells of the town of
L. R. In New York, county of Essex and state of New York, here
by do grant and release unto the said Arthur Marcells hereinafter
called the grantee his heirs and assigns forever a certain lot of parcel
of land situate in the town of Providence city and state of Rhode
Island in the county of Providence and state of Rhode
Island, bounded and described as follows: viz beginning at
the northwest corner of the lot herein conveyed and at the
northwest corner of street named security street and
running then on the said street thence running southeasterly toward
the east side of the street to a stake from there running southeasterly
and then south easterly to another stake forty feet to the
rear street or midway thence running easterly forty feet to the
east side of the street and back to said stake running northwesterly
on the east side of the street line of said street and to the
first point returning back to the point of beginning so right measured
containing about four hundred square feet including and granting
unto the said grantee as well as contracted in a said deed dated
dated 18th Oct 1866 and
recorded in the Town Records of Providence from 1800 to 1876 Page 23,
during its entire term not to be conveyed after 18th Oct 1896
to any person and save and except in said deed dated 18th Oct 1866
the site of a well of six by six feet in the town of Charlestown, Rhode
Island To have and to hold the aforementioned premises
with all the rights privileges and appurtenances thereunto
belonging unto the use of the said grantee and his
heirs and assigns forever and I the said grantor do
warrant for my heirs executors and administrators
forever with the said grantee and his heirs and assigns
that I am lawfully seized in the fee simple of the said plot of land
furthermore that the same is free from any encumbrance right
or interest and that I have full power to sell convey the same in manner
as aforesaid That the said grantee and his heirs and assigns
shall have peaceable possession and
quietly enjoy the said premises and that I the
said grantor with all my heirs executors and administrators
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393
Shall warrant and defend the same to the said grantee and his heirs and
assigns in forever against the claims of any person and some of all men well,
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this
twenty third day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand nine
hundred and twenty four.
Executed in the presence of
(Signed) John A. Kelleher
(Signed) Daniel Maguire
p.121
State of Connecticut
County of Fairfield
On this twentieth on the 23rd day of February AD 1924 before me personally
appeared William T. Day to me who known and whom I know to be the party
executing the foregoing indenture deed and instrument by
his hand seal to be his free act and deed.
(Signed) Bessie S. Dunn
(Signed) Mary Rebair
S.S.
State of Connecticut
County of Fairfield county clerks office
I Fred H. Jay clerk of said county and of the Superior court
in and for said county the same being a u. s. ct of closed proving on an
u. s. seal hereby certify that Bessie S. Dunn etc etc etc is admitted
to a certificate of practice of work medical nursing or affiliated to the summed
instrument and between parties etc was at the time of executing said deed,
employment an applicant a notary public within and for said county,
resident in said county, duly appointed commissioned and sworn,
and authorized by the laws of said state to administer oaths and take
the acknowledgments and proofs of deeds of conveyance for each community
and jurisdiction in said state, and other instruments to be recorded
therein, and enter the county the same had been dealt with me and my
rights as given to her offices state and for this certify that I have
compared the signatures to the signed certificates now filed in
this office against person and every color that the signatures on the
witnessed certificates are genuine signatures and said certificate is
not required to be under seal, and the person signing said certificate is
not required by law to file in this office an indemnifying bond seal,
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed
the seal of said clerk at Bridgeport in said county and state on this
23rd day of January 1924.
(Signed) Fred H. Jay clerk
by Manuel Flanagan with Clerk
S.S.
Received for record Feb. 23rd 1924 at 9:45 o'clock th.
and recorded by George LaRoche, Form Land Record.
232 Balthazar W. Upper house road etc etc etc.
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premises conveyed to said David Browne and said warranty, Bessie a dove, by
deed dated November 24, 1802 and recorded in Wayside Evidence Book 1 from p
Charlestown, Book 14, pg 14 page 371
to have and to hold the said
granted and bargained premises with the privileges and appurtenances thereof,
subject to the reservations of said seed of Samuel P. Bullock and others to that,
d. Butler, miller, also to state that A. Barker, his heirs and assigns a right
to pass and repass and appear at all times along the street lead out to said
plat for the common use of all the purchasers of lots upon the said plat, to
her, the said Bessie B. Benin, her heirs and assigns for forever, and I do
aforenamed grantor, Bessie B. Benin for myself and for my heirs, executors
and administrators, do covenant with the said grantee, Bessie B. Benin,
her heirs and assigns, that she will warrant and defend the aforementioned
premises unto the said Bessie B. Benin her heirs and assigns forever,
against the lawful claims and demands of all persons claiming by,
her progenitors or under me.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and
seal this 12th day of January, in the year of our lord two thousand
nine hundred and twenty four
Signed sealed and waxed in the presence of
Stamp [Signature] John Ferguson jr
[Signature] Dennis h. Bode. L.S.
State of Rhode Island
County of Washington
on this Tuesday on the 12th day of January A.D. 1825
before me personally appeared Bessie B. Browne to me known
and known me to be the party executing the foregoing instrument as grantor,
and acknowledged said instrument by her specified, to be
her free act and deed.
[Signature] John Ferguson jr
[Signature] Dennis Bode
Recd. a fee for recording January 17th 1825 at 4-45 o'clock p.m.
and recorded by Joseph G. French, Town Clerk
Know all Men by these presents, That I, J. S. Bode s,
Surgeon of Richmond, Rhode Island, hereinafter called the Grantor,
in consideration of ten dollars (10.00) to be paid by William E.
Left of Richmond, Rhode Island hereinafter called the Grantee, the
Receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, do hereby give, grant,
bargain, sell and convey unto the said Grantee, to his heirs his
and assigns forever, a certain tract of land known as the
Charlestown portion of the Surgeon Farm (excepting such
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premises conveyed to said David Browne and said warranty, Bessie a dove, by
deed dated November 24, 1802 and recorded in Wayside Evidence Book 1 from p
Charlestown, Book 14, pg 14 page 371
to have and to hold the said
granted and bargained premises with the privileges and appurtenances thereof,
subject to the reservations of said seed of Samuel P. Bullock and others to that,
d. Butler, miller, also to state that A. Barker, his heirs and assigns a right
to pass and repass and appear at all times along the street lead out to said
plat for the common use of all the purchasers of lots upon the said plat, to
her, the said Bessie B. Benin, her heirs and assigns for forever, and I do
aforenamed grantor, Bessie B. Benin for myself and for my heirs, executors
and administrators, do covenant with the said grantee, Bessie B. Benin,
her heirs and assigns, that she will warrant and defend the aforementioned
premises unto the said Bessie B. Benin her heirs and assigns forever,
against the lawful claims and demands of all persons claiming by
heritance or any other right.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and
seal this 12th day of January in the year of our lord two thousand
nine hundred and twenty four
Signed sealed and waxed in the presence of
(Stamp) J. John Ferguson jr
Denie h. dowe L.S.
State of Rhode Island
County of Washington
on this Tuesday on the 12th day of January AD 1825
before me personally appeared Bessie B. dowe to me known
and known me to be the party executing the foregoing instrument as grantor,
and acknowledged said instrument by her specified, to be
her free act and deed etc.
J. John Ferguson jr
D. Denie h. dowe
Recd. a fee for recording January 17th 1825 at 4-45 o'clock p.m.
and recorded by Joseph G. Cox clerk, For me’s
Know All men by these presents, That I, J. John S,
Surgeon of Richmond, Rhode Island, hereinafter called the Grantor,
in consideration of ten dollars (10.00) to fine paid by William E.
Left of Richmond, Rhode Island hereinafter called the Grantee, the
Receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, do hereby give, grant,
bargain, sell and convey unto the said Grantee, and his heirs and
assigns forever, a certain tract of land known as the
Charlestown portion of the Surgeon Farm (excepting such
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premises conveyed to said David Browne and said warranty, Bessie a dove, by
deed dated November 24, 1802 and recorded in Wayside Evidence Book 1 from 3
Charlestown, Book 14, pg 14 page 871
to have and to hold the said
granted and bargained premises with the privileges and appurtenances thereof,
subject to the reservations of said seed of Samuel P. Bullock and others to that,
d. Butler, miller, also to state that A. Barker, his heirs and assigns a right
to pass and repass and appear at all times along the street lead out to said
plat for the common use of all the purchasers of lots upon the said plat, to
her, the said Bessie B. Benin, her heirs and assigns for forever, And I do
aforenamed grantor, Bessie B. Benin for myself and for my heirs, executors
and administrators, do covenant with the said grantee, Bessie B. Benin,
her heirs and assigns, that she will warrant and defend the aforementioned
premises unto the said Bessie B. Benin her heirs and assigns forever,
against the lawful claims and demands of all persons claiming by
heritance or any other right.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and
seal this 12th day of January in the year of our lord two thousand
nine hundred and twenty four
Signed sealed and waxed in the presence of
(signature) John Ferguson jr
(signature) Dennis h. dowe L.S.
State of Rhode Island
County of Washington
on this 12th day of January AD 1825
before me personally appeared Bessie B. Benin to me known
and known me to be the party executing the foregoing instrument as her name
and i acknowledged said instrument by her specified, to be
her free act and deed.
(signature) John Ferguson jr
(signature) Dennis h. dowe
Recd. a fee for recording January 17th 1825 at 4-45 o'clock p.m.
and recorded by Joseph G. Cook, Town Clerk
Know All men by these presents, That I, John S,
Surgeon of Richmond, Rhode Island, hereinafter called the Grantor,
in consideration of ten dollars (10.00) to be paid by William E.
Left of Richmond, Rhode Island hereinafter called the Grantee, the
Receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, do hereby give, grant,
bargain, sell and convey unto the said Grantee, his heirs his
and assigns forever, a certain tract of land known as the
Charlestown portion of the Surgeon Farm (excepting such
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premises conveyed to said David Browne and said warranty, Bessie a dove, by
deed dated November 24, 1802 and recorded in Wayside Evidence Book 1 from p
Charlestown, Book 10, 14 page 871
to have and to hold the said
granted and bargained premises with the privileges and appurtenances thereof
subject to the reservations of said seed of Samuel P. Bullock and others to that
d. Butler, miller, also to state that A. Barker, his heirs and assigns a right
to pass and repass and appear at all times along the street laid out on said
plat for the common use of all the purchasers of lots upon the said plat, to
her, the said Bessie B. Benin, her heirs and assigns for ever, And I do
aforenamed grantor, Bessie B. Benin for myself and for my heirs, executors
and administrators, do covenant with the said grantee, Bessie B. Benin,
her heirs and assigns, that she will warrant and defend the aforementioned
premises unto the said Bessie B. Benin her heirs and assigns for ever,
against the lawful claims and demands of all persons claiming by
herogent or otherwise.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and
seal this 12th day of January in the year of our lord two thousand
nine hundred and twenty four
Signed sealed and waxed in the presence of
Stamp [Signature] John Ferguson jr
[Signature] Dennis h. Bode. L.S.
State of Rhode Island
County of Washington
on this 12th day of January AD 1825
before me personally appeared Bessie B. Benin to me known
and known me to be the party executing the foregoing instrument as grantor,
and acknowledged said instrument by her specified, to be
her free act and deed again.
[Signature] John Ferguson jr
[Signature] Dennis h. Bode,
Recd. a fee for recording January 17th 1825 at 4-45 o'clock p.m.
and recorded by Joseph G. French, Town Clerk
Know All men by these presents, That I, J. S. Bode s,
Surgeon of Richmond, Rhode Island, hereinafter called the Grantor,
in consideration of ten dollars (10.00) to fine paid by William E.
Left of Richmond, Rhode Island hereinafter called the Grantee, the
Receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, do hereby give, grant,
bargain, sell and convey unto the said Grantee, his heirs his
and assigns forever, a certain tract of land known as the
Charlestown portion of the Surgeon Farm (excepting such
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premises conveyed to said David Browne and said warranty, Bessie a dove, by
deed dated November 24, 1802 and recorded in Wayside Evidence Book 1 from p
Charlestown, Book 10, 14 page 871
to have and to hold the said
granted and bargained premises with the privileges and appurtenances thereof
subject to the reservations of said seed of Samuel P. Bullock and others to that
d. Butler, miller, also to state that A. Barker, his heirs and assigns a right
to pass and repass and appear at all times along the street laid out on said
plat for the common use of all the purchasers of lots upon the said plat, to
her, the said Bessie B. Benin, her heirs and assigns for ever, And I do
aforenamed grantor, Bessie B. Benin for myself and for my heirs, executors
and administrators, do covenant with the said grantee, Bessie B. Benin,
her heirs and assigns, that she will warrant and defend the aforementioned
premises unto the said Bessie B. Benin her heirs and assigns for ever,
against the lawful claims and demands of all persons claiming by
her progenitors or under me.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and
seal this 12th day of January in the year of our lord one thousand
nine hundred and twenty four
Signed sealed and waxed in the presence of
(Stamp) John Ferguson jc
Dennie h. dowe L.S.
State of Rhode Island
County of Washington
on this Tuesday on the 12th day of January A.D. 1924
before me personally appeared Bessie B. Benin to me known
and known me to be the party executing the foregoing instrument as grantor,
and acknowledged said instrument by her specified, to be
her free act and deed.
John Ferguson jc
Dennie h. dowe
Recd. a fee for recording January 17th 1924 at 4-45 o'clock p.m.
and recorded by George W. Cook, For me.
Know All men by these presents, That I, J. S. Low S,
Surgeon of Richmond, Rhode Island, hereinafter called the Grantor,
in consideration of ten dollars ($10.00) to be paid by William E.
Left of Richmond, Rhode Island hereinafter called the Grantee, the
Receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, do hereby give, grant,
bargain, sell and convey unto the said Grantee, his heirs and
and assigns forever, a certain tract of land known as the
Charlestown portion of the Surgeon Farm (excepting such
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premises conveyed to said David Browne and said warranty, Bessie a dove, by
deed dated November 24, 1802 and recorded in Wayside Evidence Book 1 from p
Charlestown, Book 10, 14 page 871
to have and to hold the said
granted and bargained premises with the privileges and appurtenances thereof
subject to the reservations of said seed of Samuel P. Bullock and others to that
d. Butler, miller, also to state that A. Barker, his heirs and assigns a right
to pass and repass and appear at all times along the street lead out to said
plat for the common use of all the purchasers of lots upon the said plat, to
her, the said Bessie B. Benin, her heirs and assigns for forever, and I do
aforenamed grantor, Bessie B. Benin for myself and for my heirs, executors
and administrators, do covenant with the said grantee, Bessie B. Benin,
her heirs and assigns, that she will warrant and defend the aforementioned
premises unto the said Bessie B. Benin her heirs and assigns for ever,
against the lawful claims and demands of all persons claiming by
her progenitors or under me.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and
seal this 12th day of January in the year of our lord two thousand
nine hundred and twenty four
Signed sealed and waxed in the presence of
(stamp) John Ferguson ye
Dennie h. d. seal L.S.
State of Rhode Island
County of Washington
on this Tuesday on the 12th day of January A.D. 1825
before me personally appeared Bessie B. Browne to me known
and known me to be the party executing the foregoing instrument as grantor,
and acknowledged said instrument by her specified, to be
her free act and deed etc.
John Ferguson ye
Dennie h. d. seal
Recd. a fee for recording January 12th 1825 at 4-45 o'clock p.m.
and recorded by Joseph G. Cox clerk, For me’s
Know all Men by these presents, That I, J. S. D. S.,
surgeon of Richmond, Rhode Island, hereinafter called the Grantor,
in consideration of ten dollars ($10.00) to fine paid by William E.
Left of Richmond, Rhode Island hereinafter called the Grantee, the
Receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, do hereby give, grant,
bargain, sell and convey unto the said Grantee, his heirs his
and assigns forever, a certain tract of land known as the
Charlestown portion of the Surgeon Farm (excepting such
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premises conveyed to said David Browne and said warranty, Bessie a dove, by
deed dated November 24, 1802 and recorded in Wayside Evidence Book 1 from p
Charlestown, Book 10, 14 page 871
to have and to hold the said
granted and bargained premises with the privileges and appurtenances thereof
subject to the reservations of said seed of Samuel P. Bullock and others to that
d. Butler, miller, also to state that A. Barker, his heirs and assigns a right
to pass and repass and appear at all times along the street led out on said
plat for the common use of all the purchasers of lots upon the said plat, to
her, the said Bessie B. Benin, her heirs and assigns for forever, and I do
aforenamed grantor, Bessie B. Benin for myself and for my heirs, executors
and administrators, do covenant with the said grantee, Bessie B. Benin,
her heirs and assigns, that she will warrant and defend the aforementioned
premises unto the said Bessie B. Benin her heirs and assigns forever,
against the lawful claims and demands of all persons claiming by
heritage or any other right.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and
seal this 12th day of January in the year of our lord two thousand
nine hundred and twenty four
Signed sealed and waxed in the presence of
Stamp [Signature] John Ferguson jr
[Signature] Dennis h. Bode. L.S.
State of Rhode Island
County of Washington
on this Tuesday on the 12th day of January A.D. 1825
before me personally appeared Bessie B. Browne to me known
and known me to be the party executing the foregoing instrument as grantor,
and acknowledged said instrument by her specified, to be
her free act and deed.
[Signature] John Ferguson jr
[Signature] Dennis Bode
Recd. a fee for recording January 17th 1825 at 4-45 o'clock p.m.
and recorded by Joseph G. French, Town Clerk
Know all Men by these presents, That I, J. S. Bode s,
Surgeon of Richmond, Rhode Island, hereinafter called the Grantor,
in consideration of ten dollars ($10.00) to be paid by William E.
Left of Richmond, Rhode Island hereinafter called the Grantee, the
Receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, do hereby give, grant,
bargain, sell and convey unto the said Grantee, his heirs his
and assigns forever, a certain tract of land known as the
Charlestown portion of the Surgeon Farm (excepting such
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premises conveyed to said David Browne and said warranty, Bessie a dove, by
deed dated November 24, 1802 and recorded in Wayside Evidence Book 1 from s
consideration, Book 14, page 871
to have and to hold the said
granted and bargained premises with the privileges and appurtenances thereof,
subject to the reservations of said seed of Samuel P. Bullock and others to that,
d. Butler, miller, also to state that A. Barker, his heirs and assigns a right
to pass and repass and appear at all times along the street led out on said
plat for the common use of all the purchasers of lots upon the said plat, to
her, the said Bessie B. Benin, her heirs and assigns for ever, And I do
aforenamed grantor, Bessie B. Benin for myself and for my heirs, executors
and administrators, do covenant with the said grantee, Bessie B. Benin,
her heirs and assigns, that she will warrant and defend the aforementioned
premises unto the said Bessie B. Benin her heirs and assigns for ever,
against the lawful claims and demands of all persons claiming by
herogent or otherwise.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and
seal this 12th day of January in the year of our lord two thousand
nine hundred and twenty four
Signed sealed and waxed in the presence of
(Stamp) J. John Ferguson jr
Dennie h. dowe L.S.
State of Rhode Island
County of Washington
on this 12th day of January AD 1825
before me personally appeared Bessie B. Benin to me known
and known me to be the party executing the foregoing instrument as her name
and acknowledged said instrument by her specified, to be
her free act and deed etc.
John Ferguson jr
Dennie h. dowe
Recd. a fee for recording January 17th 1825 at 4-45 o'clock p.m.
and recorded by Joseph G. Cox clerk, For me’s
Know all Men by these presents, That I, J. John S,
surgeon of Richmond, Rhode Island, hereinafter called the Grantor,
in consideration of ten dollars ($10.00) to be paid by William E.
Left of Richmond, Rhode Island hereinafter called the Grantee, the
Receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, do hereby give, grant,
bargain, sell and convey unto the said Grantee, his heirs his
and assigns forever, a certain tract of land known as the
Charlestown portion of the Surgeon Farm (excepting such
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premises conveyed to said David Browne and said warranty, Bessie a dove, by
deed dated November 24, 1802 and recorded in Wayside Evidence Book 1 from p
Charlestown, Book 10, 14 page 371
to have and to hold the said
granted and bargained premises with the privileges and appurtenances thereof
subject to the reservations of said seed of Samuel P. Bullock and others to that
d. Butler, miller, also to state that A. Barker, his heirs and assigns a right
to pass and repass and appear at all times along the street led out on said
plat for the common use of all the purchasers of lots upon the said plat, to
her, the said Bessie B. Benin, her heirs and assigns for ever, And I do
aforenamed grantor, Bessie B. Benin for myself and for my heirs, executors
and administrators, do covenant with the said grantee, Bessie B. Benin,
her heirs and assigns, that she will warrant and defend the aforementioned
premises unto the said Bessie B. Benin her heirs and assigns for ever,
against the lawful claims and demands of all persons claiming by
heritage or any other right.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and
seal this 12th day of January in the year of our lord one thousand
nine hundred and twenty four
Signed sealed and waxed in the presence of
Stamp [Signature] John Ferguson jr
[Signature] Dennis h. Bode. L.S.
State of Rhode Island
County of Washington
on this Tuesday on the 12th day of January A.D. 1924
before me personally appeared Bessie B. Browne to me known
and known me to be the party executing the foregoing instrument as grantor,
and acknowledged said instrument by her specified, to be
her free act and deed.
[Signature] John Ferguson jr
[Signature] Dennis Bode
Recd. a fee for recording January 17th 1924 at 4-45 o'clock p.m.
and recorded by George H. Cox, clerk, For me’s
Know All men by these presents, That I, J. S. Bode s,
Surgeon of Richmond, Rhode Island, hereinafter called the Grantor,
in consideration of ten dollars ($10.00) to be paid by William E.
Left of Richmond, Rhode Island hereinafter called the Grantee, the
Receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, do hereby give, grant,
bargain, sell and convey unto the said Grantee, his heirs his
and assigns forever, a certain tract of land known as the
Charlestown portion of the Surgeon Farm (excepting such